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backe
10-23-2009, 12:29 AM
So I have a bit of a debate with a co-worker, and I need the opinions of "younger" people. ;)

So would you guys consider Coheed and Cambria (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_Now6WDRc) prog-rock or emo?

And please, no wikipedia garbage, that's been omitted from the bet.
Mattdoesrock
10-23-2009, 12:33 AM
Between the two Prog-rock is more suiting, in my mind they're more... Maybe Alternative (?) But anyway, certainly not emo.
Klutu
10-23-2009, 12:56 AM
Coheed and Cambria

are Progressive Metal/Rock imo

I love there Maiden Cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDryjvqO0_I


This is Emo Music!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZrhRcp3pBA

Kill the little Sissies!
Dannboy
10-23-2009, 05:26 AM
So I have a bit of a debate with a co-worker, and I need the opinions of "younger" people. ;)

So would you guys consider Coheed and Cambria (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_Now6WDRc) prog-rock or emo?

And please, no wikipedia garbage, that's been omitted from the bet.

Progressive for sure, emos is different. A mix between death, punk, heavy and alternative metal, mixed with a little "disco" in newer versions. ^^
I think My Chemical Romance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee9oFqxDDnU) is a emo band trying to express themselves. I think they're doing something wrong tho XD
This is newer emo music, what I call Emo-Nerd music. Used in almost all gaming videos, especially World Of Warcraft.
Straight To Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM6elRs7F5k)
14 year old headbanger here.

Btw, I'm NOT emo, I listen to Nu-Metal ^^ I just learned my lesson in heavy music.
-Edge-
10-23-2009, 06:00 AM
Id rather say that's AlternRock, Post Grunge slightly. If they are emo then Seether, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge, Dark New Day, and Egypt Central are blah blah.

I see where the emo comments can come from though, the vocals ARE stretched a little too much.
Ulmanyar
10-23-2009, 10:37 AM
Well, it sure has many things in common with the prog scene. Too many to not concider it progressive: the "randomness" of some riffs, the way they use high pitched harmonics, the length and diversity of the song. Those are elements not as common in "emo music" (whatever that is?), at least not from my experience. Also, as many progressive rock/metal, they have a lot of choir and concert song. But they are definately on the "emo" side of the prog scene, if such side exisist - especially as a result of the effects on the song. Even if I know I've heard something like that in a undoubtely prog metal song (that I can't remember right now).

But then again, please remember that many of the prog metal/rock bands are much more "emotional" than both the oil soaked and the dragon slaying metal bands out there. Especially if they are more of prog rock than prog metal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxLaf3y6sDA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHgrma1JM2Q

No, you won't understand the setting if you watch the first video. And yes, it takes like four minutes before he starts to sing in the second video.
theotherhiveking
10-23-2009, 12:39 PM
Prog rock.
backe
10-23-2009, 03:06 PM
Between the two Prog-rock is more suiting, in my mind they're more... Maybe Alternative (?) But anyway, certainly not emo.
That's what I think, but alternative might be a bit too broad(?)
I see where the emo comments can come from though, the vocals ARE stretched a little too much.
Yeah, you are definitely right about that. Oddly enough, live, the lead singer sounds totally different than the studio stuff.
Well, it sure has many things in common with the prog scene. Too many to not concider it progressive: the "randomness" of some riffs, the way they use high pitched harmonics, the length and diversity of the song. Those are elements not as common in "emo music" (whatever that is?), at least not from my experience. Also, as many progressive rock/metal, they have a lot of choir and concert song. But they are definately on the "emo" side of the prog scene, if such side exisist - especially as a result of the effects on the song.
I totally agree. The syncopation and changes in time signature certainly makes me think they are leaning more towards the progressive side, but the vocals and some of the lyrics make me think emo. I guess the big problem I have is my definition of "emo" is somewhat blurry and I've always thought it was more of a sub-culture and not a musical style. Hell, I may be emo and not even know it!:sifflote:

I guess I can tell her that a group of experts has said that Coheed and Cambria fall on the side of "progressive". Hopefully she doesn't ask for the source. xD

Thanks guys.
theotherhiveking
10-23-2009, 03:23 PM
By emo i understand music that tried to wake emotions in the most tear jerker and obvious way, My girlfriend leeee(high)EEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFffffff miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyyyyyyyyyyy
LoveleHaven
10-23-2009, 06:26 PM
Emo? Not at all.
UmarilsStillHere
10-23-2009, 06:34 PM
There are too many sub genres of music nowadays, you would need a PHD to sort them all out, its just music give up on labeling it :)
Ulmanyar
10-24-2009, 10:32 AM
you would need a PHD to sort them all out

http://www.imm.dtu.dk/English/Research/ISP/Publications.aspx?lg=showcommon&id=191702

xD